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Centennial Flames Group featured in national United Methodist News. The headline of the article is Inviting All: Prioritizing Inclusivity. [CLICK HERE]  for photos and article about our group for adults with intellectual disabilities. 

 

Mark your calendar to thank High School Youth Director Derek Emery, Brother D, for his ministry with our youth and families! We celebrated Brother D on Sunday October 10th at SAP, and we would like to invite you to join us after worship on Sunday October 31st at Roseville (please note the change in date for Roseville). Brother D has taken on a promotion in the other part of his work life, and so he has asked to step down on October 15th from his youth position with us. We are so thankful for his faith, his passion for students, and his leadership during these last three years! Centennial's Staff-Parish Relations Committee is also pleased to announce that Amanda Schultz, our Middle School Youth Director, will now become Youth Director for both our senior highs and our middle schoolers. Please join us as we celebrate Brother D’s contributions to our youth.

 

UMCOR RELIEF EFFORTS - As the humanitarian relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Committee on Relief assists United Methodists and churches to become involved globally in direct ministry to persons in need. With all that has transpired around the world, please visit www.UMCOR.org and consider a donation to help various national and international relief efforts.

 

Sharing a Message of Inclusion: Please invite your family and friends to join us as we explore this important issue within our denomination and country. We will be presenting the film “For They Know Not What They Do” Thursday October 28th at 7:00 at the Roseville campus. The film explores the intersection of religion, sexual orientation, gender identity in America through the stories of four families of faith. Alongside these family stories of faith, rejection, validation, tragedy and triumph, the film weaves together unique perspectives from religious leaders. Through love, reconciliation, and acceptance this film takes us on a journey of understanding what connects us all and gives us the courage to embrace each other. A brief 30-minute discussion will follow the 90-minute film.

 

It’s not too late to join the Staying Awake Fall Book Study: We are discussing Rev. Tyler Sit’s book, Staying Awake: The Gospel for Changemakers. Rev. Tyler Sit is a United Methodist pastor at New City Church in Minneapolis.  Rev. Tyler will be joining our study groups for one session over Zoom on Nov. 18 at 6:30—8:30 pm. Contact Karensa at patinapatina [AT] me [DOT] com for details.

 

November Family Zone – Paint Along Party!: November 7th 1pm, RV fellowship hall

Join us for our second Family Zone event (previously Zone 345, but now open to the whole family). We will be having a paint along party to create a beautiful winter scene in time for an early Christmas present. All supplies will be provided. Painting Party is being offered in person or on Zoom. In person will be in Fellowship Hall at 1pm Nov 7 with masks required and one table per family unit. Those Zooming in at 1pm will have supplies dropped off ahead of time. In order to have enough supplies, please indicate how many in your family will be attending and whether you’ll be in person or on Zoom, no later than Friday November 5. Sign up [HERE]

 

Partners in Prayer & Prayer Buddies – Sharing life, stories, prayers and building relationships. Sign up [HERE] by November 14 for Partners in Prayer (adults connecting with and praying for adults) or Prayer Buddies (adults and kids connecting and praying together). Each month you’ll receive a prompt inviting you to share a piece of your life story with your Partner in Prayer or Prayer Buddy, along with a suggestion of how you can be in prayer for each other. Thank you to all the Centennial Prayer Buddies who have fostered relationships and lifted up so many prayers over the last two years. Prayer Buddies are welcome to keep the same Buddy or switch it up.

 

Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart this November – Did you know that studies have shown grateful people are better equipped to handle stress? Let’s take time each day in November to think about our many reasons to be grateful. Daily prompts will be posted on Facebook and made available as a calendar printout. Let’s create a community filled with grateful hearts. Comment on the Facebook posts to share what you’re grateful for. 

 

Advent at Home Activity Boxes – Sign up [HERE] for your Advent at Home Activity Box. Last year’s activity boxes were a hit with adults and kids alike, that we’re bringing them back again with a few new surprises inside. Boxes include instructions and supplies for weekly Advent activities and spiritual practices. Sign up by November 7th and pick up after worship November 14th or 21st.

 

Women’s Night Out has resumed! We are a group of women who meet the first Monday of the month at various restaurants for food and fellowship. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, please contact Julie Elholm at jelholm [AT] centennialumc [DOT] org or 651-633-7644 to get on the mailing list.

 

Don’t miss Extending the Story! Looking for a consistent way to grow in faith while surviving this complex season? Don’t miss Pastor Jen’s Extending the Story emails! Each email includes a prayer practice and deeper question connecting to that Sunday’s preaching Scripture. This is an excellent way to connect to God’s story deeply and to practice your faith at home. If you are not receiving those emails but would like to, contact Julie Elholm at jelholm [AT] centennialumc [DOT] org.

 

United Methodist Women Pecans: Orders are being taken now for delicious fresh Georgia Pecans -- until October 25. Delivery at the church will be November 14 & 21. Cost $12/bag. Available will be: Halves, Pieces, Milk Chocolate Covered, Dark Chocolate Covered, Caramel Clusters. Orders taken by: PHONE: Nancy Jacob | 651-238-7119. E-MAIL: Peggy Rhodes | peggy [DOT] l [DOT] rhodes [AT] gmail [DOT] com (Peggy will confirm your email order). 

 

THANK YOU — United Methodist Women: The UMW would like to thank all who contributed to our Clothing and Household Collection last Saturday and Sunday. We received many new and slightly used items — filling three vans. These items were delivered to Alley Shoppe located in Arlington Hills Lutheran Church that is a free closet sponsored by twelve churches and organizations on the eastside. If you are looking to volunteer, Alley Shoppe could use you. UMW thanks everyone for their generosity. 

 

Deborah Breakfast Fellowship: Will meet the first Friday of every month at the Original Pancake House in Roseville. Any Questions contact Nancy Noyed | 651-253-1347 | All women welcome.

 

Giving Remotely: We continue to value your gifts during this time, which allow staff and ministry to continue on in creative ways. There are multiple ways to give while you are away from the church building.​ Go to the website at http://centennialumc.org/index.php/go-serve/giving. And yes, we are happy to receive your contribution via the postal service. Our address is Centennial UMC, 1524 County Road C2 West, Roseville MN 55113. Thank you for helping us keep ministry strong.

 

 

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Announcements for the Centennial News Deadline: Announcements for church events must now be submitted to Destiny Brekke DBrekke [AT] centennialumc [DOT] org by 12noon Tuesdays to make it into the next week’s Centennial News. All submissions have a 100 word limit and must include a name, email and/or phone number for readers to contact for more information about the event. When space is limited, announcements are prioritized by the communications team.