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Church directories: Photo Directories are in! They will be available for pick up at both campuses for those who took a photo or submitted a photo for the 2019 directory. At Roseville campus, go to the Welcome Center near the Nursery.
The world is coming to the Twin Cities! Would you be interested in volunteering to welcome our siblings from around the world at General Conference 2020 in Minneapolis May 5th to 15th? Jan Russell will be at SAP campus Sunday to answer your questions and help you sign up. You can also sign up at www.GC2020welcome.org .
New Sunday Morning Class: Class for 20-somethings with Pastor Brian starts January 19. We will meet at 11:00am in the Young Adult Lounge at Roseville Campus.
Sock Drive for Shelters: The Centennial UMW women are collecting newly purchased socks for Simpson Housing and other shelters during the month of January, in honor of UMW Sunday which will be January 26th. There is a designated box at the Connection Point at Roseville campus for sock donations, and all in the congregation are welcome to contribute. New clean socks are a badly needed item for shelters during the winter months. Thank you.
Super Bowl sub fundraiser: Sunday, February 2
Super Bowl subs are back and bigger than ever! Fill out a card or use the online form to preorder your sandwiches by Friday, January 31st and pick them up following the service at either campus on Sunday, February 2 to bring home to your family for the big game! Sandwiches are $20 for a HUGE sandwich, could feed 2-4 people easily and proceeds go to the summer youth mission trips to Wisconsin and North Carolina. The online form can be found here: https://forms.gle/uvXPtdH7t95Gq3Hy8
Zone 345: January 19 | 2:00-4:00pm | Calling all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders – join us for an afternoon creating blankets for Project Linus.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast: Monday, January 20 | 7:00am | East Metro locations
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will be the keynote speaker for this year’s event titled “Rise Up: Standing Together for Positive Change”. Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul hosts live broadcasts of the event at multiple east metro locations including a hot breakfast and local programming. Adults $5, ages 12 and under are free. Also sign up at the Roseville Connection Point or let Louise Gallagher (palgall [AT] usfamily [DOT] net or 651-442-4272) know which site you will attend. Register online at https://interfaithaction.org/ifaevents/mlkbreakfast/.
MLK Day of Service: Immediately following the MLK Holiday Breakfast January 20, consider joining hundreds of volunteers at U.S. Bank Stadium from 9:30 a.m. – noon to help with service projects benefiting local students and teachers. Feel the influence of the MLK legacy through onsite activities while mingling with former Vikings players and learning how you can carry your service beyond this one day celebration. To register online for this free event go to https://www.eventbrite.com and search for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Service Event.
DATE CHANGE - SEARCHERS Book Group: Thursday, January 23 | 7:00pm | Roseville Campus
Join us at Searchers this winter for great evening discussion. All welcome to join the SEARCHERS. Book for January will be: A Glad Obedience: Why and What We Sing by Walter Brueggemann. For more information, Contact Ken Rice at kenruthrice [AT] aol [DOT] com
Creating caring communities around mental health: Wednesday, January 29 | 6:30-8:00pm | Roseville Campus
A speaker from NAMI will be coming to speak on the topic of “Creating caring communities around mental health”. A speaker from NAMI will be coming to address parents of youth in particular but all ages are welcome to attend this informative talk, followed by a discussion time. Childcare will be provided.
Financial Peace University (FPU) : Mondays beginning February 3 | 6:30-8:30pm | Roseville Campus
Ready to take control of your finances and get a better grasp on your financial future? The 9-week Financial Peace University course starts in February! Contact David Breen at dbreen [AT] rainbowshoreview [DOT] com for more information.
The Healthy Brain: Monday, February 3 | 10am-12 noon | Roseville Campus - Fellowship Hall
Can your brain span match your life span? Discover strategies to help ensure a healthier brain based on four things you can do for mental fitness. This will be an engaging and educational event, with time for questions afterward.
Calling All Women: Do you love to read? Want to hear other women’s opinions on the books you love? Then this small group is for you. Women’s Faithwalk meets the fourth Monday of the month in the church library to discuss a book. Our selections are varied including fiction, non-fiction, biography and more. The discussions are led by volunteers from within the group on a rotating basis. Come once, come on a regular basis. You are welcome. Our next meeting is January 27, 2020 and we are reading A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Questions? Contact Liz Murray, 651-776-8750.
Authentic, Thinking, Active Potluck: Please join us for the next potluck on Sunday, February 9 in the St. Anthony Park Fellowship Hall. The potluck starts at 6:30pm and the speaker will follow at 7:00pm. The speaker will be Karen Ballin speaking about your energy body. "You are familiar with your physical body – but do you know anything about your energy body? Come learn about your energy system and try a self-help technique for relaxation." Please bring a potluck item to share. All ages are welcome.
Mardi Gras dinner theater Cabaret: Saturday, February 22 | St. Anthony Park Campus
Celebrate Mardi Gras in style! We’re putting together a light dinner and fantastic show for all members of both campuses of the Centennial family to enjoy. Interested in being a part of the show? We’re looking for actors, musicians, poets, and dancers to make this a fantastic cabaret performance! Sign up at by February 1st: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F44ACAD23A0F85-mardi
Save the date! Centennial Kids On A Mission Camp: June 13-19 | 9am-12pm | Roseville Campus | VBS is back and we need your help! Both campuses of students will come together for a VBS focused on serving together- our focus will be on environmental justice and awareness- we will still provide snacks, stories, crafts and games but it will all be focused on the big picture of making our students good stewards of our environment. Sign up Students and to volunteer at: https://vbsmate.com/events/CentennialUMC/19051
Wednesday Night Meals: Drop in for a hot buffet style meal served from 5:30-6:15pm in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome! Cost is $5.00 for those signed up in advance or $7.00 at the door. Children 4 and under eat free. Pre-purchase meal tickets by week, month or year. Ways to save: Purchase tickets for the whole year in advance for $150. Or Volunteer. Volunteer meals are $2.00 if you pre-register, or $4.00 at the door. You can sign-up online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f44acad23a0f85-wednesday. Gluten-Free options are available. Questions, contact Pastor Jen at janderson [AT] centennialumc [DOT] org
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