Sunday, September 12, 2010

Condolences to the Pugh family as they mourn the loss of Bob’s mother,

Louise Moore Pugh, on September 4 in Fairfax, Virginia

CUMC is Nourishing our Neighbors…

body, mind and soul!

CUMC is “Nourishing Our Neighbors” this Sunday, September 12! Following the 11:00 and 11:02 worship services there will be a cookout and Blessing of the Backpacks/Laptops. Neighbors surrounding the church have been invited and together we will worship and fellowship! Please bring a side dish or dessert to share at the cookout and offer a smile and warm hello to all who gather Sunday morning as we seek to offer Christian Hospitality to our neighbors this week who might be worshipping here for the first time.

September 19 Stop Hunger Now (SHN): SHN is a meal packaging program that provides meals for school feeding program in schools and orphanages around the world. Next Sunday, September 19, CUMC will package 40,000 meals during the 9:30 and 11:00 AM worship hours. Plan to come as a family to package meals for one hour and worship another hour. This is a great mission activity for everyone ages 5 – 105. The first packaging hour will be from 9:30 – 10:30. The second shift will run from 11 AM – Noon. Families with children ages 5 and over can come straight to Fellowship Hall to work together. Children under age 5 should be taken to their Sunday School classes.

September 26 Program and Ministry Fair: Displays will be set up in the Narthex for you to browse and see ways you can live out your Christian life at Centreville UMC. Each ministry area will present ways you can grow, serve, and share your faith. While our vision is to Nourish our Neighbors, we also want to focus on our own spiritual growth so we will be equipped to be the people we are called to be in Christ.

Coming in October: Enough Sermon Series and Small Group Study. This study and sermon series is an invitation to rediscover the Bible’s wisdom when nit comes to prudent financial practices,. Read more about it in the September Centrepoint and sign up for a small group study. For more information about the small groups contact Jennifer Coffey, Director of Spiritual Formation at 703.830.2684 X1862. or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

UPCOMING EVENTS

Cancer Support Group When you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you become part of a network of people from all areas of life who share a common fight. The CUMC Cancer Support Group is one of the resources you have in that fight. The group offers opportunity for fellowship, compassion and networking. It will also help you learn about the resources the church has to help you and your loved ones overcome each challenge. This group meets Sunday Sept 12th from 11:00-12:00 in the Chapel.

VIP - A Place For You! Voices In Praise (VIP), the vocal choir for grades 7 – 12, hold rehearsals on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00 PM in the choir room. If you are unable to attend a Wednesday rehearsal, join other VIPers on Sundays at 12:15. On Sunday Sept 12th, VIP will meet and then join the after-church potluck.

Bible Buddies Begins Tomorrow! The 3-5 year old Fellowship Group meets in Room 116 on Mondays from 4:00 - 5:00 PM. Children will hear a bible story, create a craft, listen to music and have a small snack. Parent helpers are asked to volunteer on a rotating basis. Registration is available in the classroom. Questions, please contact Kellie Peterson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Children’s Choirs Ready to Go! All children’s vocal and handbell choirs will begin on Monday, September 13. CUMC offers vocal choirs for children K – 6. Handbells begin in grade 3. You can find additional information about choirs, their leaders, and schedules in the September issue of the Centrepoint as well as on the church website, www.centreville-umc.org. What a great opportunity for CUMC’s children to learn, create, fellowship, and serve – all through God’s wonderful gift of music!

Chancel Choir – New Singers Welcome! Chancel Choir, CUMC’s adult vocal choir, would love to welcome new singers. If you’re looking for a place to share your musical talents, the choir is here for you. We especially encourage sopranos and tenors – we know you’re out there! Rehearsals are Thursday, 7:45 – 9:30 PM in the choir room. Contact Becky Jackson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

The Washington Nationals Baseball Team is holding a Gospel Night at Nationals Park. The Washington Nationals will be playing the Atlanta Braves at 1:05 PM and the concert will begin after the game featuring Earnest Pugh and Shawn McLemore. Please contact Eddie Bartlett at 202-640-7690 to purchase tickets. Tickets start at just $11 and include the game, a t-shirt and a concert ticket. It will be a fun, family day packed with entertainment.

Program Fair: Each Ministry and Program area is invited to participate in the CUMC Program/Ministry Fair on Sunday, September 26, 2010. Groups will be responsible for providing a tri-fold board or display to represent their program/ministry. Please RSVP your intent to participate to Kellie Peterson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Wednesday, September 22 so that there are adequate tables for each group.

Cockayne Syndrome Butterfly Walk: On October 2, Come and support Team Nathan in the 2 mile walk. Walk will be held at Fairfax Corners at 8:30 AM. Register by September 18 and get a free t-shirt. Registration is simple, check it out at www.firstgivng.com/cockaynesyndrome. To donate to team Nathan got to www.firstgiving.com/karenprante.

Centreville UMW's Bazaar will be held Saturday, November 13 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Beneficiaries of the bazaar for this year are Crisis Club, WFCM, Wesley Housing, UMCOR, Agape Community Center, Henry Fork Center, Leland House, VUMAC, All God’s Children camp, and GRACE Ministries. Please consider making a donation of goods and/or services to our Silent Auction. Gently used jewelry is needed for Grandma's Attic. Donations of canned home-made jams and jellies are also welcome! There are still spaces left for craft vendors- but hurry before they are all gone! Contact Ruth Mai- Bazaar Chair at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 703.830.9712.

United Methodist Women (UMW) will once again be selling White House Ornaments this year. Each ornament will cost $20. UMW use the sales as a fund-raiser for emergency mission opportunities that arise throughout the year. Past sales have benefited organizations like the congregational care fund, Crisis Club, and WFCM Food Pantry. To pre-order your 2010 White House Ornaments, contact Margaret Welker or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your request. Specify the number of ornaments you will need and your name and phone number.

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

Mission Update: Pick up a copy of the September Mission Update on the Mission Table to learn how CUMC is in mission and how you can be involved.

The Advocate Magazine is a publication of the VA Conference of the UMC. The monthly magazine contains informative articles on programs and projects of the UMC in Virginia, in our nation and around the world. You can pick up a copy at the Welcome Table.

U Feed Others (UFOs): With school starting last Tuesday, the need for UFOs starts again. A UFO is a bag of food, sent home each Friday with elementary school children who have been identified by the school as children who have little or nothing to eat over the weekend. To assemble a UFO, take a gallon zipper-close bag and fill it with 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 suppers, 2 snacks, and a juice box. All food must be non-perishable and must fit in the closed bag. See the display in the Narthex for food suggestions. The bags are distributed by counselors at Bull Run Elementary and Centre Ridge Elementary schools. For more information, email Margaret Welker at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes began last week with 200 adult students enrolled in the Tuesday and Thursday morning and evening classes. There are still opportunities to be a part of the ESL ministry. The evening program needs a hospitality volunteer – someone to prepare the refreshment table for the evening classroom break. There are still opportunities to be a teaching assistant in both the morning and evening programs. Contact Katherine Rauschnot at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for the evening and Patricia Franck This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for the morning.

Crosses for Lithuania: CUMC 5^th/6^th grade students decorated foam crosses that the Lithuania mission team will carry with them this month to place on the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania. You are invited to dedicate a cross “in honor of “ or “in memory of” a special person. Dedication donations will be used to purchase craft materials for children in a residential school for speech impaired in Lithuania. The crosses will be on display in the Narthex and available for inscription between services Sunday, September 12.

Stop Hunger Now Fundraising Dinner will be held tomorrow, Monday, September 13 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Come enjoy a home cooked meal of beef stroganoff, hot dogs noodles, salad, and dessert and a time of fellowship. Meals will also be available for take out. All donations raised from the dinner will go to support the Stop Hunger Now meal packaging program scheduled for next Sunday. The cost of preparing 40,000 meals will be $10,000. To date over $8000 has been raised.

Lithuania Mission Team will depart Tuesday for Siauliai, Lithuania where they will be serving in many ways – there will be construction projects, spiritual programs for women and children’s programs. The women on the team will also participate in the Lithuania Women’s Retreat where all the UM churches in Lithuania will come together for a variety of workshops. The team will return on September 28. Please keep the team and those they go to serve in your prayers.

Stop Hunger Now (SHN) is a meal packaging program that provides meals for school feeding program in schools and orphanages around the world. Next Sunday, September 19, CUMC will package 40,000 meals during the 9:30 and 11:00 AM worship hours. Plan to come as a family to package meals for one hour and worship another hour. This is a great mission activity for everyone ages 5 – 105. The first packaging hour will be from 9:30 – 10:30. The second shift will run from 11 AM – Noon. Families with children ages 5 and over can come straight to Fellowship Hall to work together. Children under age 5 should be taken to their Sunday School classes.

Camp Highroad Workday is scheduled for Saturday, October 16 from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The work projects will including building a pavilion for the new high ropes course, clearing of brush and various painting projects. All are welcome to participate in this day of fellowship and service. Camp Highroad, located in Middleburg, is a Christian camp owned and operated by the Arlington/Alexandria Districts of the UMC. Sign up at the Mission Table or contact Barb Shaiko in the church office.

CUMC CHILDREN

Promotion Sunday is Sunday Sept 12th! All children move to their new classes. Class listings are in the hallway on both floors in the education wing.

September Kids With A Mission project is collecting individually wrapped toothbrushes for GRACE Ministries. Donations can be placed in the red Kids With A Mission boxes located in the Fellowship Hall and upstairs outside the elevator. Please contact Patricia Granberg in the church office 703.830.2684 if you have any questions.

Sunday School Team Teaching Opportunities for Fall 2010 : There are still needs to provide consistency for the children this year. Teaching teams are formed, but many need alternating teaching teams or assistants to complete the team. Please prayerfully consider teaching one of the fabulous classes to ensure the children have solid Sunday School leadership during the school year. No experience is needed, only the willingness to share God’s word with the children in CUMC’s church family. Easy to use lessons are provided. Contact Patricia Granberg, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling the church office 703.830.2684 X 1867 to sign up or discuss the opportunities.

9:30 AM

Rainbows (young 2’s): 1 Asst Teacher Needed

Sunbeams (2’s & 3’s): 2 Teachers Needed

3^rd Grade: 2 Teachers Needed

4^th Grade: 1 Assistant Teacher Needed & 2 Teachers Needed

11:00 AM

Redbirds (2’s & 3’s):Need 2 Asst Teach

2^nd/3^rd: 2 Teachers Needed

4^th – 6^th: 1 Assistant Teacher Needed

Acolyte Training: There will be a training session for new acolytes on Sunday, Sept. 19, from 12:15 to 1:15 in the sanctuary. Anyone interested is welcome. Acolytes have the important role in worship of carrying the light that symbolizes Christ and also assisting with baptisms. Acolytes serve about once every three months. Questions? Contact Sally Taylor at 703 830-7833 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Children’s Sunday School Teacher Orientation will be Saturday, September 25^th from 10am – 12pm. All teachers are asked to participate. Teachers will have the opportunity to fellowship with other teachers and enjoy delicious breakfast treats! Childcare will be provided with a reservation. Please contact Patricia Granberg, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the church office 703.830.2684 X1867

Children’s Sunday School Registration forms are available in the Narthex or on the CUMC website www.centreville-umc.org . Please register your child, preschool – 6^th grade for Fall classes. Registration will be available August – September. Forms can be returned to the registration table in the Narthex, via mail or to the church office Attention: Patricia Granberg.

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 or call the church office 703.830.2684 X1867.

J.U.M.P (Junior United Methodist People) needs adult leaders to kick off this Fall’s program on October 17. JUMP is for children Kindergarten – 6^th grade and meets once a month on the third Sunday from 4:30-6:30 PM for fellowship and dinner. Please contact Patricia Granberg, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the church office 703.830.2684 X1867 to discuss the opportunity to share with CUMC’s children this Fall!

YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Youth Sunday School, The Odyssey: Sunday Sept 12th at 9:30 AM. There will be doughnuts, a drawing, music, and games. There will be an opportunity to meet Kara Stuebing, CUMC’s Youth Director and to hear all about the great youth activities/programs that are being planned. Bring a friend!

TONIGHT is the Youth Fall Kick-Off! Youth should meet in the ROC at 5:30 PM. There will be a brief parent meeting in The Chapel at 5:30 PM. Youth will compete in a series of Minute to Win it style challenges. Dinner will be served. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share! The evening will end at 8:00 PM.

On Sunday, September 19 there will be a change in youth group times. 7^th and 8^th grade youth will meet in the youth room from 4:30-6:30 PM. 9^th-12^th grade youth will meet in the youth room from 6:00-8:00 PM. From 6:00-6:30PM there will be combined refreshments and fellowship time for grades 7-12. Come check it out!

Youth Leadership Meeting: On Sunday, September 19 at 12:00 PM a Youth Leadership recognition and recruiting event will be held in the Youth Room. Adults and youth 10^th-12^th grade are invited. Lindsay Arnold and Kara Stuebing will be recruiting leadership for youth group, youth events, and confirmation. If you are interested in participating with the youth this year or want to find out more about what is going on in youth group, plan to attend! In addition to being confirmation leaders, youth grades 10-12 will have the opportunity to volunteer with middle school youth on a regular basis. For more information about Youth Ministries at CUMC please contact Kara Stuebing 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 x 1870.

College Students Addresses Needed! If you have a college student, we’d like to have their address! If you will provide their mailing address and well as their email address, CUMC will provide that information to groups within the church who want to send messages (and maybe even a care package!). Submit the information on the generic registration form or email it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SPIRITUAL FORMATION

Spiritual Formation Check out the Spiritual Formation brochure on the Welcome Table or contact Jennifer Coffey, Pastor and Minister of Spiritual Formation at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 703.830.2684 x1862 for more information about upcoming studies and small group opportunities to nourish your mind and soul.

Sunday Schools, Bible Studies and Small Groups are gearing up for the fall:

Singles, Married & Others Sunday School Class will begin studying Adam Hamilton’s Christianity and World Religions DVD series Sunday Sept 12th from 9:30-10:30 AM in Room 112.

New Covenant Class is holding a brunch on Sunday Sept 12th. They meet in 217 from 9:30-10:30 AM.

A Stroll through the Bible Sunday School Class will begin studying small books of the Bible next Sunday, September 19 at 11:00 AM in room 217.

Disciple I: Hungry for the Word of God? Are you looking for nourishment for your soul? Disciple I is a 34 week in-depth study of the Bible that moves through the biblical stories of Creation to the New Jerusalem, giving equal time to the Old and New Testament. Disciple I invites persons to bring their experiences and struggles to the Scripture and experience the power of God’s Word. Sundays 7:00-9:00 PM beginning TONIGHT. Led by Jim Cole. Cost is $35 for study guide. Childcare is available with advanced reservation. Register using the generic registration form or by contacting Jennifer Coffey at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Women’s Bible Study: An invitation for every woman who's ever felt she isn't godly enough, isn't loving enough, isn't doing enough. Join us this fall for a 12 week study using Joanna Weaver’s book “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World”. The life of a woman today isn't really all that different from that of Mary and Martha in the New Testament. Joanna Weaver shows how all of us - Marys and Marthas alike - can draw closer to our Lord: deepening our devotion, strengthening our service, and doing both with less stress and greater joy. Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 PM beginning September 15. Leader: Julie Thompson. Cost is $12 for book. Register using the generic registration form or by contacting Jennifer Coffey at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

There is a new Covenant group forming for fall! Looking for an intimate setting to come together with other committed Christians for accountability, prayer and Bible study? The group will meet Mondays at CUMC beginning September 20 at 9:30-11:30 AM in Room 217. Kathy Harp will lead the group. The study subject is still to be determined.

Coming Soon: A journey to discover joy through simplicity and generosity! Congregational Book study and sermon series in all four worship services drawing from Adam Hamilton's book Enough. Small groups will meet weekly for 5 weeks beginning the week of September 26th for reflection and discussion around the book and sermon series. Books are available following worship in the narthex for $7 or you can order on Amazon.com. Small groups are forming now with multiple options meeting at the church and one to meet ofsite in Gainesville. Get your copy and join in the journey!

New Women’s Small Group forming this fall! Looking for other women to gather with for fellowship, prayer and support? This group will be discovering Enneagram’s in September and then moving into other studies later in the fall. Wednesdays beginning in September at 9:30-11:30 AM in Room 216. Please contact Marci Huntsman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Attention Ladies! Save the dates Friday, October 15 - Saturday, October 16 for a special women’s retreat. Guest speaker and author Nancy Twigg will be here to share her thoughts from her book “Decluttering - From Clutter to Clarity”. The event will be held from 7:00-9:00 pm on Friday and from 9:00-4:00 pm on Saturday. Early registration is $30.00 until September 15. Checks should be made payable to CUMC. Email Diane Pauling at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

Prayer Concerns should be addressed to Marci Huntsman, Pastor and Minister of Congregational Care. Her contact information is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 703.830.2684 x 1878.

Fall DivorceCare! DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. The class meets from 7:00-9:00 PM and continues for 14 weeks. The fall session began on August 29. The cost is $12/book. To register for the August session please contact Andy Vivian at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Richard Focht at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 703.802.1095.

Grief Recovery: Inadequate recovery from grief can have a lifelong negative effect on your capacity for happiness. The Rev. Bert Sikkelee will offer a Grief Workshop for six Wednesday nights, October 6 - November 10 from 7:30 to 9:15 PM. The class will be limited to the first twelve participants who sign up, after which a waiting list will be created. The cost is $20.00 for book& materials. To register contact Marci Huntsman at 703.830.2684 x1878 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Next Sunday, September 19 in the Sanctuary

Sermon: ~ Pastor Alan R. Felumlee: The Bottom Line

Music: 8:15 ~ 8:15 Music Team , 9:30: Chancel Choir,

11:00: Voices In Praise, Taylor Schwenke ~ guitar

Next Sunday, September 19, in the ROC - 11:02 Contemporary Worship

Sermon: Who are you serving? ~ Pastor Jennifer Coffey

Music: 11:02 Praise Team

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Kellie Peterson, Director of Business Administration & Communications,

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for inclusion in the Sunday printed bulletin and this e-bulletin.

The deadline for the Monthly Centrepoint Newsletter is the First Friday of the month.

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