Sunday, May 26, 2013

  Congratulations to Brandon and Leslie Whitacre as they celebrate the birth of their son, Thomas Hunter Whitacre on May 3. 
Congratulations to Jason and Sarah Arnold as they celebrate the birth of their son, Brody Arnold, on Sunday, May 19. 
Condolences to David Werfel as he mourns the loss of his father, Bill Werfel, on May 20.
 

WORSHIP

 Family Worship Sunday is May 26: TODAY is a Family Worship Sunday. You are encouraged to worship as a family! There will be infant through preschool Sunday School classes but all Kindergarten-Youth classes will not meet.  If you have any questions, please contact Patricia Granberg at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call the church office at 703.830.2684.

The CUMC Offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.  Enjoy a safe and happy holiday.  Regular office hours (9:00 - 4:00 PM) will resume on Tuesday, May 28. 

Beginning June 1 and continuing through August 18, Pastor Felumlee will be on renewal leave. Similar to a sabbatical, renewal leave is available to pastors with more than five years under appointment to provide time for energizing renewal. It is an important part of maintaining focus, commitment, passion, and skill for ministry. A time away allows a pastor a break from pastoral duties long enough to rest, renew, and clarify vision for life and work. During his leave, Pastor Huntsman will be the pastor in charge, and she has planned the sermons and preaching schedule for the summer. Please keep Pastor Felumlee in your prayers during his leave, and Pastor Huntsman as she assumes additional responsibilities for the summer.

Christian Education Appreciation Sunday: A celebration will be held next Sunday, June 2 after each service hour to honor this year’s Christian Education teachers, leaders, and directors from all children, youth, and adult programs and ministries. There will be opportunities to make cards or make donations in honor of your leader to Family Pass, which helps families that are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Fairfax County. There are also volunteer opportunities to serve cake and lemonade at this celebration if you are able to help please contact Karen Newman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Important News for Parents of High School and College Graduates: Is your child about to graduate?  Please send in your child's picture and a bio about what they have been involved in and what their plans are for the future.  Information can be emailed to Karen Newman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or dropped off at the church office by Sunday, June 2.  Items will be displayed in the narthex

Next Sunday, June 2, 2013

In the Sanctuary (Traditional Worship) - 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 AM

Sermon: “The Making of a Disciple - Faith” ~ Pastor Marci Huntsman

Music:  8:15 ~ 8:15 Music Team; 9:30 & 11:00 ~ Chancel Choir; Agape Ringers

In the ROC (Contemporary Worship) - 11:02

Sermon: “The Making of a Disciple - Faith” ~ Pastor Jennifer Coffey 

Music: Connections Praise Band

GROW

Vacation Bible School Extended Registration is underway. The cost is $35/child and with no family maximum. VBS is for all children rising Kindergarten through rising 6^th grade. Sign your child up now for this friendtastic week, July 15^th-19^th, to celebrate God’s love for everyone in this year’s “Everywhere Fun Fair.” On June 10^th the waitlist begins- sign up now before VBS reaches maximum capacity.  Registration forms are available in the Narthex and on the church website www.centreville-umc.org.  There is a special preschool program for all parents who volunteer during the week of VBS. If you have any questions, please contact Patricia Granberg, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If this cost poses a financial hardship, please contact Patricia as scholarships are available.

Worship Readiness 2013: Class is underway and meets in the Chapel during the 11 AM hour on Sunday mornings.  This short-term study class is for all 2^nd & 3^rd graders. No 2^nd/3^rd Grade 11:00 Sunday School class will meet during this short-term study.  Children will learn all about what goes on in worship and prepare them to worship with their families! Children are required to attend 10 of the 14 classes to receive their certificate of completion and be recognized in the 11 AM service on June 16. Registration is available at the Welcome Center in the Narthex or on the children’s table in the education wing. 

No Youth Group Tonight: Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!

Prayer Shawl Ministry: The afternoon Prayer Shawl group will be on hiatus for the summer starting this week.  Meetings will resume again on Monday, September 9 from 3:30-5:30 PM.  The evening group will continue to meet on the 2^nd and 4^th Mondays from 7:00 - 9:00 PM except in May, when the group will meet this Tuesday, May 28 from 7:00-9:00 PM.  For information regarding the Prayer Shawl Ministry, contact Jean Josefson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Youth End of the School Year Party Next Sunday: Sunday, June 2 is the end of the school year celebration at the Huntsman’s. The fun will begin at 6:00PM and wrap up at 8:00PM. Dinner will be served, and of course, the pool will be open for swimming! All youth grades 7-12 are invited to come out and celebrate the end of the school year/start of Summer on June 2! The Huntsmans live at 13768 Balmoral Greens Ave in Clifton. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share!

Newcomers: “Pizza with the Pastors”: Mark your calendar for June 9 from 12:30-2:00 PM for CUMC’s New Member Class!  Enjoy a time of fellowship with other newcomers, meet the pastors, and learn more about CUMC and the United Methodist Church.  Pizza and drinks provided during the class.  Based on availability, childcare (infant – 2nd grade) will be provided with advanced registration.  Parents should feed their child(ren) prior to check-in.  Reserve your space and register for childcare by contacting Jean Josefson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Genesis & Dessert: Join Sally and John Taylor this summer for a time to study, pray, laugh and eat dessert.  This 6-week study of the book of Genesis will examine the familiar and foundational Bible stories of the creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph.  Gain a better understanding of the doctrines of Creation, Sin, the Trinity and Providence; explore the ways God reveals himself to us; study the art of improving relationships with God, family and friends; and examine Biblical concepts for raising a family.  No cost.  Bring your Bible and come see how the past is relevant for us today.  Class will meet on Sunday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30 PM on June 30, July 14 (off-site), July 21 & 28, August 4 & 18.  Register by filling out a generic registration form in the pew, at the Welcome Center, or email Jennifer Coffey at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  For more information contact John Taylor, 703.966.1699. 

Music Camp Registration: This year’s Handbell Extravaganza Music Camp will be held August 5 - 9, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM for rising 2^nd through 6^th graders.  Registration is $25 per child with a $60 family maximum.  Registration forms for campers as well as adult and youth leaders are available at the Welcome Center and on the church website - click on Ministries then Music. 

Adult Small Groups: Want to develop deep rooted relationships with God and others beyond worship?  CUMC has 12 on-going small groups, which meet weekly or monthly throughout the year for study, fellowship, prayer and support.  Small groups are a great way to form lasting friendships and deepen your faith in a safe and supportive setting.  Check out the full small group listing on the church website (www.centreville-umc.org) under Programs: Spiritual Formation: Small Groups).  Not sure which group is a good fit for you?  Want to help start a new small group at CUMC for growing and serving together?  Contact Pastor Jennifer Coffey at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information and resources. 

Adult Christian Education Teachers: CUMC is scheduling adult short and long-term classes for the fall.  Do you feel called to teach or facilitate a class this fall to help other adults grow in their faith?  Contact Pastor Jennifer Coffey ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Bill and Debbie Angerman ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) to find out more about upcoming classes at CUMC. 

Journey – Growing in Faith: Coming this September!  Spiritual Formation is proud to present its new Adult Christian Education program filled with classes, workshops, lectures and more!  All classes are designed to help adults at CUMC grow in their faith!  Check out the church website www.centreville-umc.org under Programs: Spiritual Formation) for a sneak peek video of what’s coming this fall. Contact Pastor Jennifer Coffey ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Bill and Debbie Angerman ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for more information. 

SERVE

UFO Update: School isn’t out yet, so keep those UFOs coming!!  June 2 will be the last UFO Sunday for this school year.  However, UFOs will be available for pickup from the church office during the balance of June, July, and August!  We don’t know how many students will come for them, so the hope is that you will continue to make UFOs all summer.  If you would like to help with distribution on Friday evenings from 4:00 - 7:00 PM, please call the church or email Jean Josefson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  A UFO is a gallon zip-top bag containing non-perishable food for 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 snacks, and a juice or milk box. UFOs are given by school counselors to children identified as having little or nothing to eat on the weekends. More information is available on the display board or at the Welcome Center.

Children’s Sunday School Snack Donations: CUMC Children’s Ministry would appreciate your donations of the goldfish and cheerios to share with the children during Sunday School. Donations can be dropped off in the church office- please label “Children’s Ministry”.

GRACE Ministries: CUMC will be hosting the next distribution event Friday and Saturday, June 7 & 8. If you are seeking a place where you may be called to serve, allowing you to fellowship with CUMC members and others in the community, contact Karen Dolan at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Donations will be accepted in the Fellowship Hall Sunday, June 2 through Friday, June 7 between 9:00 AM and 4 PM. Please remember, linens and dishware are accepted, please take other household donations to Goodwill, The Salvation Army, or WFCM.

Kate Hanley speaking at CUMC:  Come hear Kate Hanley (former Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia and former Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors) speak on current issues from a woman's perspective on Monday, June 3 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.  This is also a Potluck Salad Supper, so please bring a salad or dessert to share.  Donations will be collected for the Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter. Any questions, feel free to contact Martha Salcetti at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

UMCOR Health Kits: The United Methodist Women will be collecting health kits over the coming month as a part of the Virginia Conference health kit drive. The kits will be taken to Annual Conference in June and combined with the thousands of kits that will be collected throughout the conference. Information about the health kits, including the needed contents, can be found in the Narthex and at the Welcome Center.  Deadline for dropping off supplies is Monday, June 3.  For more information contact Ruth Mai at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit http://bit.ly/UMCORHK.

Save the Date, 4 Cans 4 WFCM: June 9 is 4 Cans 4 WFCM Sunday!  On June 9, CUMC will collect a special food offering to help fill the shelves of the food pantry at Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM). Each week, the congregation helps fill the “Food for All” baskets with over 100 lbs. of food. This food is then delivered to WFCM to help families in our community. But with the end of the school year fast approaching, and with it the end of free or reduced-cost lunches for those children who receive them, the needs over these summer months are that much greater. Canned fruit, canned meat, canned beans, dry pasta, peanut butter, cold cereal, hot cereal, rice—it’s all needed.  So on June 9, let’s fill the grocery carts, and help fill the shelves!

No-sew blankets and bingo prize donations needed for Hancock Manor Nursing Home mission in Sneedville, TN: The Sneedville mission team needs your help making 50 no sew lap blankets for the Hancock Manor nursing home residents.  Fabric and easy directions will be available between services in the (narthex/fellowship hall). You may also buy fabric and assemble blankets on your own.  Bric-a-brac items, as well as dolls, baseball caps, perfume, aftershave, lotions, jewelry, scarves, purses, etc. make great bingo prizes for the nursing home residents. All items are due back by June 9. Please contact Bonnie Young at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 703.266.0466 for more information. 

Spring cleaning? In your spring cleaning, did you discover things you don't need any longer but are too nice to throw away? Consider donating it to the Sneedville Yard Sale! The yard sale, which benefits the work and ministry of Centreville UMC in Hancock County, TN, will be held on Saturday, June 15 in the ROC. Donations will be accepted beginning Monday, June 10. Contact Carol Engelbrecht for more information at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Health Kit and Craft Supplies Donations needed for Sneedville: Please take a donation tag hanging in the fellowship hall for craft supplies used in Backyard Bible School or hygiene items for the children of Sneedville. The Sneedville Mission team ministers to over 70 children in Sneedville, TN and you can help by giving some of the many supplies needed!  Please return items to the church by Sunday, June 16. Email Carly Stephens at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions.

Hot Meals Ministry: The Hot Meals Ministry provides a hot dinner meal for local homeless men, women and children on the third Tuesday of each month uses large brown grocery bags each month. Donations of grocery bags can be dropped off at the Donation Center in the hallway near the Mission information board. The next preparation date is this Tuesday, June 18. For more information about how you can serve with Hot Meals, contact Steve Jobe at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Mission Trip to Sneedville, TN is scheduled for June 22 -29, 2012.  Space is running out, so if you plan to attend, please send in your applications ASAP. Applications can be filled out online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/SneedvilleApp. Mission team participants must be at least 14 years of age (youth age 12 may attend if a parent is also on the team).  The cost is $175/person with a $525 family maximum.  Contact Cam Dohse at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  for more information about this service opportunity.

Children’s Summer Sunday School Leap of Faith! Summer Sunday School begins on June 23^rd. Take a leap of faith into Summer Sunday School and share God’s love with the youngest in the church. During the summer, most of CUMC’s regular children’s teachers take a break.  This is a wonderful time for parents to help and for others in the congregation to share with the children.  No teaching experience is necessary- just a willingness to share God’s love with children, all supplies and an easy-to-use lesson are provided. There are opportunities to teach all grades on June 23 as CUMC kicks off summer Sunday School.  Please contact Patricia Granberg, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or Natalie Shaw, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the church office if you would like to discuss sharing with a children’s Sunday School class.

VBS Opportunities to Serve: There are many small group leader opportunities for youth (rising 7^th grade and older) and adults to serve during VBS 2013 July 15 – 19, where children will celebrate God’s love for everyone in this year’s “Everywhere Fun Fair” VBS! Volunteer forms are available in the Narthex and on the CUMC website www.centreville-umc.org.  With further questions, please email Patricia Granberg at   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    or Natalie Shaw at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Appalachia Service Project (ASP): The ASP trip is a youth trip, scheduled for July 21-27, 2013. Youth mission team participants must be ages 14-18. The cost is $175/person. Applications may be submitted online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/ASPapp. For more information, please email Meg Keenan at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Centreville United Methodist Women are seeking currently craft vendors for the CUMW Bazaar on Saturday, November 9 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  To find out more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Helping Haitian Angels is a Christian organization formed in 2008 dedicated to improving the lives of  impoverished Haitian children.  The organization became even more critically needed after the 2010 earthquake which devastated so many families.  CUMC is exploring ways to form a partnership with HHA in the form of either mission trips or other types of support to further education and medical opportunities. Your input is vital!    For more information, check their website (http://www.helpinghaitianangels.org/) or contact Jeanne Furcron at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your interest.

Lithuania Mission: Prior to the closure in the 1940s, SUMC worshiped in the Methodist pastor’s home; the present church was reestablished in that building in 1995.  Currently there are 11 churches in the Lithuania Mission Initiative with three indigenous ordained pastors, two more candidates for ordination, and several missionaries serving churches.  The church’s primary needs are leadership development, financial sustainability, and facilities for worship.  For more information contact Kitty or Dan Stapleton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Endowment Committee Merit Based Scholarship: Are you attending college in the fall?  Will you be attending college for seminary, to be a Christian educator, minister of music, deacon, or for a public or community service profession?  If so, please consider applying for the $1,000 college scholarship sponsored by the CUMC Endowment Committee.  The deadline to apply is July 1st.  For an application, please visit the CUMC Welcome Center or www.centreville-umc.org, For additional information about CUMC’s Endowment  Fund, or to make a donation, contact Brandon Shepelak at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Need to meet with a pastor? Appointments can be made throughout the week to meet with one of the pastors by calling the church office.  You are also invited to share prayer concerns and praises with the staff and pastors by completing the prayer request cards, found in the pew racks at the Welcome Center or by contacting Pastor Marci Huntsman at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  If designated, these prayers are placed on the congregational prayer list.  This list is updated weekly and sent to more than 100 congregation members, along with the staff and pastors, who then lift them in prayer throughout the week. 

Stay Connected: Keep up with the many opportunities to be involved in at Centreville UMC through Facebook at www.facebook.com/CentrevilleUMC. If you haven't already, Like the page to receive updates on your Facebook wall. Also, check out CUMCConnect.org. Each week, someone who attended worship writes up a personal response to the sermon message. You are invited to engage by sharing your thoughts as well. If you'd like to be a writer for the church connection site, contact Pastor Thomas James.  Each week special announcements  and bulletin announcements are distributed electronically through the e-bulletin.  If you would like to be added to the e-distribution list, please contact Kellie Peterson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .