Sunday Worship Schedule
9:30 AM Worship
10:30 AM Fellowship Time
10:45 AM Adult Bible Study

Upcoming Centinel Deadline: July 24
Fall Brochure Deadline: August 7

Explore the DaVinci Code In-Depth at Centennial

Wednesday, August 16
7:00 PM
Explore the DaVinci Code with Dr. David Landry, associate professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. Dr. Landry received his Ph.D. in religion at Vanderbilt University with a major in New Testament and a minor in theology and hermeneutics. He has studied the issues around The DaVinci Code in-depth. We’ll meet in Centennial’s Fellowship Hall and stay cool as we look at issues around this hot movie!

Summer Page Turners with The Clergy

with Pastor Melanie
Thursday, August 3
7:00 PM
Roseville Public Library’s Community Room, Hamline and County Road B
Join for a book discussion on Father Melancholy’s Daughter by Gail Godwin. This is a story about faith, family, loss, and love, told from the perspective of Margaret, the child of an Episcopal priest who struggles with depression and a mother who abruptly leaves her in childhood. A book that will draw you in and leave you wanting to spend more time with this family (and you can with the sequel, Evensong.)

State Fair Park and Ride

It’s time to sign up to park cars in the church parking lot during the State Fair. A sign up sheet is located in the Welcome Center for Centennial groups to take a shift or two or more! Contact Lisa Schuler at the church office for more information, 651.633.7644 or email lisas@centennialumc.org.

Singers Wanted!

Come and sing with the Chancel Choir on Sun., July 16. Even if you haven’t sung in a choir for a long time please feel free to join us. All are welcome. We’ll meet at 8:30 AM in the sanctuary to rehearse. Questions? Contact Bob Nienaber at the church or email rgnjr@centennialumc.org.

Boundary Waters Trip

Please keep these ninth grade youth and adults in your prayers as they travel to the Boundary Waters for a week-long canoe trip July 16–21:

• Zach Allen
• Angie Gallagher
• Mark Haase
• Brian Hacklander
• Andrew Halverson
• Lindsay Nevalainen
• Danielle Oelschlager
• Trevor Petersen
• Collin Petrun
• Mitchell Rieke
• Brian Rohde
• Steve Rohde
• Molly Seberg
• Kelly Swanson

Red Robin Co-teacher Position Available

Red Robin Preschool, a licensed early childhood program, seeks a part-time co-teacher for a class of twenty 3 to 5 year olds beginning September 2006. Applicants must meet DHS rule 3 qualifications. A degree in Early Childhood, Education or related is preferred. Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest, a current resume, and salary requirements to ncarlson@centennialumc.org or mail to: Nan Carlson, Red Robin Preschool, Centennial UMC, 1524 W County Road C-2, Roseville, MN 55113. This program is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Remember in Prayer

Todd Lewis and Eric Nevalainen, who were leaving the week of July 3 for training in preparation for active military service in Iraq.

We remember
Robert E. Anderson, husband of Norma Anderson, who passed away on June 12, 2006. His celebration of life was held at Centennial on June 21.

Dorothy Meyer who passed away on June 24, 2006. Her memorial service was held at Centennial on June 27.

Marvin “Johnny” Markham, husband of Joyce Markham, who passed away on June 29, 2006. His celebration of life was held at Centennial on July 5.

Praying through our Membership Rolls
Our prayers for each other empower us and create joyful bonds of love!

• Maria Montague
• Bev and Tom Montain
• Frosty Moore
• Vance Morey
• Timothy Morey
• Chris Morrison
• Jim and Vicki Morrison
• Donna Moser
• Bill and Odessa Mudge
• Dave, Kathy, Emily and Anna Muellner
• Liz Murray
• Betty Muthuri
• John Myers
• Laura and Erin Myers
• Paul Myers

Women’s Faithwalk

Monday, July 24, 7:00 PM
You are invited to meet at Centennial to discuss “The Piano Tuner” by Daniel Mason. The books are available in local bookstores and libraries. Please join us!

“Come and See”

You just can’t prepare for a trip like we recently returned from. 28 youth and adults from Centennial hopped into three 15 passenger vans on a warm morning in June. After a brief overnight in St. Louis MO, we arrived at the Heifer Ranch in Arkansas where our city and suburban folks from the frozen tundra came face to face with exotic animals, blistering heat, and a lifestyle like we have never encountered back home. Working with the Heifer Ranch gave us a great appreciation for all that the organization does for countries around the world, including our own. It is amazing how much hope you can find in small things when your daily regiment consists of so little. After spending two nights in a simulation of global poverty, living in Tibetan yurts, Mozambique huts, and Mississippi Delta shacks, we were challenged to appreciate our daily gifts like running water, electricity, working ovens, and air conditioning. Yet, working our farm land in 100 degree heat with outrageous humidity prepared us well for the next task at hand.

As we entered the city of New Orleans, I don’t think any of us were prepared to see the amount of devastation that still exists. Although the downtown area seems to be back on its feet and operating pretty well, there are still neighborhoods that have been all but untouched since Katrina hit last year. Meeting two of the families that were evacuated because of the flooding was life changing. Both Miss Antoinette and her family, and Walter and his family, have returned to New Orleans with a glimmer of hope; believing that even though their previous life was wiped away, a new and exciting life awaits them. Yet, the new life is still many months down the road as we only began the process on our trip. Hauling their entire worlds to the curb in front of their house put a lump in my throat even though the belongings had no emotional attachment for me. All I could think about was, “how do you rebuild after a loss so huge?” Yet, they are rebuilding.

“Come and See”...that is the message Miss Antoinette shared when we asked her what we should tell others back home. Come and see the story of New Orleans. I ask you all to continue to keep these families and New Orleans in your prayers and that you, too, would consider helping rebuild that city. Thank you so much for your support and prayers for our senior high mission trip this summer! We couldn’t have done it without you!

Kelly Swanson

Clergy Keyboard

Joan Lilja’s reflections for charge conference...on the future as we reflect on the past…

Centennial Church is a gem in our community...its people, its facilities, its presence in our community...it is a healthy environment in which to be a part. Its worship, music ministries, education opportunities, service and mission opportunities for persons of every age and stage are top notch.

Roseville has changed since I arrived...the complexion of the area has grown older, school enrollments are changing, senior living facilities have increased. It remains a vibrant community economically through shopping centers, and all.

Centennial Church has changed...as I arrived in 1993 we were celebrating 40 years, and have since celebrated 50 years of ministry here. Many of us have gown grayer, including me! Our ministries have reflected our community. The institutional church has been changing...in its forms of worship, its ways of enlisting volunteers for ministry, its outreach into the community, its means of communications, its education ministries, and small group ministries. Change in all areas of the church’s life are intensified in the ever-changing culture in which we are participants.

When I looked at Christian Education statistics this morning, I found that our numbers of leaders, children, youth, and adults in educational endeavors has not changed greatly...in 1994 it was 835, and in 2005 it was 833. But the distributions within it have changed, with fewer children and that is of great concern. Average Sunday FaithWalk attendance varies from year to year depending on membership and many other factors...as high as 318 and as low as 159. This is reflected in the schools, Red Robin Preschool, and other community activities.

Centennial is doing much to foster young adult ministries, small group ministries, and outreach and servant ministries. As we expand our worship opportunities, it is bound to deepen the spiritual life of all our people.

Faith-forming small groups for study and fellowship are also key to the growth of Centennial. This is a regional church, drawing people from many miles around us. It will remain so as persons choose their church based on factors other than neighborhood. Small groups are the arena in which people become connected with one another through significant relationships. Bible studies, faith in life studies, book groups, music groups, and service groups offer such opportunities for all ages.

As I look at the future as a Christian educator, I believe that our children and family ministries will continue to be critical. I am excited that Donna Draeger will be your Minister of Christian Education as she has a strong background in early childhood education, and experience in ministries with children and families. Our families will be the evangelism team for other families.

With Roseville’s aging population and senior housing availability, expanding ministries with older adults has potential. Our seniors are currently active in tutoring, mission to the community, habitat and much more. Expanding these opportunities through study and service trips may be a ministry area.

Continue to focus on worship, education, and service...with open hearts, open minds, and open doors. You are a strong and vital church...with wonderful people, a great staff, and commitment to one another and to making disciples for Jesus Christ. You are theologically solid, reflective, and inclusive. You have a heart for mission, and a generosity that knows no bounds. Grow into the future with hospitality for each and every person, at every age and stage of life as you reach into this community and far beyond.

Thank you

I want to thank you all for the many blessings you have given Jim and I on our wedding. We have been overwhelmed by your thoughtfulness—whether it was a card, gift, or congratulatory hugs, handshakes, or conversations, we have both felt very cared for and blessed.
Thank you,
Julie Elholm and Jim Tomlin

Centennial folk,
Words can never express the deep gratitude for the outpouring of love and support as we leave CUMC. The reception on Sunday, June 25, meant so much with its words of affirmation, its gifts, and its well-wishes for Jerry and I. Thank you for the many cards, gifts, gatherings, and notes through these last months that have surprised me again and again. Thank you for the gift of money that will go toward furnishing my studio for art and reading. My years in ministry at CUMC are treasured. Our address is Box 255, Lutsen, MN 55612. If you are in the area, call my cell at 651.769.5330. The welcome mat is always out. Blessings to one and all.
With caring,
Joan and Jerry Lilja

A big thank you to the 28 Centennial volunteers, including 6 girls from Girl Scout Troop 2052, who worked at the Feed My Starving Children Center in Brooklyn Park on June 17. They helped fill 3024 packets with nutritious food which will provide 18,144 meals for starving children—or in other terms feeding 50 children for one year! Thank you to the volunteers for sending food and hope for the future to these children.
Marilyn Dunshee
Church and Society Committee

Fellowship Opportunities

ASSETS* (Adult Singles Enjoying Togetherness) will meet Wednesday, July 19, 12:00 PM for a picnic at Joyce Truax’s home, 4045 Hodgson Rd, #205. Callers will contact you for your food order or contact Betty Somers, 651.633.4127 or Joyce Truax, 651.484.0320.

Centennial Golfers meet Mondays at Kate Haven Golf Course, 9:30 AM. Sign up at the Welcome Center. Contact Howard Rieke, 651.484.6194.

Deborah Fellowship Please note that we won’t meet in July or August. Contact Nancy Ness, 651.483.3663.

Junior High Mark your calendars for the Jr. Hi. Mission Trip July 30–Aug. 4 and a car wash on July 22. Check the church website for medical forms and packing suggestions for our trips. Contact Kelly Swanson, 651.633.7644.

LOGOS Senior High Check the Summer Brochure or the website for our summer events, medical forms and packing suggestions for our trips. Mark your calendars for Senior Hang Out on July 27 and Wednesday Lunches at 11:30 AM. Contact Kelly at kswanson@centennialumc.org.

Married Couples Group (20’s, 30’s, 40’s) will meet once this summer for fellowship. Watch for more information. Contact Dawn and Mark Meyer, 651.486.0757.

Piecemakers is a group of women that meet 9:30-11:30 AM each Wednesday at the church for craftwork. Contact Donna Hedblom 651.633.4191.

Plug & Chug (14 & over) work for Habitat for Humanity every Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call Ken Tate 651.633.6108 or Don Hopkins at 651.628.9713.

PrimeTimers (couples and singles, 45+) Watch the bulletin, The Centinel, and at the Welcome Center about summer events.

S O S (Slightly Older Singles) will attend Mounds View Community Theatre’s “The Sound of Music” on July 29 at 7:30 PM. Tickets $10, pay at the door. RSVP Jan Daniels 651.633.8903.

Women’s Breakfast Fellowship (women of all ages) meets every Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 AM at Byerlys. Contact Thelma Boeder 651.489.2604.

Women’s Night Out (women in fellowship) will meet Mon., August 7, 6:30 PM at the Dock Café in Stillwater. Contact Wendy Cederholm, 651.482.8592.

Young Adults (Ages 18-35, singles & married with no children) Join us on Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, for Young Adult Bible Study. We’re studying the letters of Paul. Contact Katie Sharpe, 651.214.5556.

Centennial Staff

Volunteer Staff:

Pastor: Brian C. Hacklander
bhacklander@centennialumc.org
Pastor: Melanie Homan
mhoman@centennialumc.org
Minister of Christian Education: Donna Draeger
ddraeger@centennialumc.org
Director of Music/Organist: Robert Nienaber
rnienaber@centennialumc.org
Youth and Young Adult Ministries: Kelly Swanson
kswanson@centennialumc.org
Director of Red Robin Preschool: Nan Carlson
ncarlson@centennialumc.org
Church Administrator: Lisa Schuler
lschuler@centennialumc.org
Admin. Assistant/Membership Records:
Julie Elholm
jelholm@centennialumc.org
Communications: Tami Worden
tworden@centennialumc.org
Director of Children's Choirs: Deb Olsen
debolsen26@gmail.com
Child Care Supervisor/Coordinator: Jean Moline
hewle002@tc.umn.edu
Junior High Youth and Confirmation Ministries; Youth Praise Band: Jessica Mueller
jmeuller@centennialumc.org
Custodian: Gordon Overbo
Assistant Custodian: Eve Newman
Coordinator of Outreach Ministries:
Lauren Wendt
lwendt@centennialumc.org
Parish Nurse: Julia Nordling
parishnurse@centennialumc.org
Chancel Choir Accompanist: Sharon Follingstad
Wedding Liaison: Deanna Kieffer
Alternate Wedding Liaison: Tracie Ball

Funeral Coordinator: Jean Van Doren
Associate Funeral Coordinator: Marilyn Roberts
Steward of Capital Funds and Planned Giving: Bob Rosene
Pastors Emeriti: Clarence Nicholas, Joyce Rosene

Church office hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Centennial United Methodist Church
1524 West County Road C2
Roseville, MN 55113
651.633.7644
cumc@centennialumc.org