Posts by Robin Danek (Page 21)
CROP Walk 2020 Is Virtual
Poverty and food insecurity are projected to rise as a result of the global pandemic. That means that CROP Walk 2020 is more important than ever! This year, Waterford’s CROP Walk is virtual. Our Central team members will be walking, rocking, and kayaking individually or in small, socially-distanced groups to raise funds to help alleviate hunger locally and worldwide. Please consider a donation in support of the Central UMC Crop Walk Team. You can give to an individual or to…
Bikes and Bibles Family Day
Sunday, September 13th, from Noon Until 6 pm Join us in the Central UMC parking lot to experience a bike obstacle course! This family-friendly event is for preschool through middle school. Pastor Jack and Rev. Cora will be present to provide a blessing for your school year or offer a free Bible if you need one for your home. Parents or guardians must register their children in advance and be present during the activity (this is not a daycare service…
Socks & Underwear Drive
Hope Shelter Seats & Feets In the past, Central Church has prepared and served meals at Hope Shelter. Since the start of the COVID-19 surge, Oakland County has been providing dinners for the shelter, and Baldwin Center and a local soup kitchen are helping provide lunches. However, we’ve learned that there is always a need for underwear and socks for shelter guests. So, in lieu of serving a meal, we decided to conduct an underwear and sock drive. We are…
Use Scrip Cards for Your Back to School Purchases!
As summer winds down and the school year begins, keep Central’s Scrip program in mind for all of your back to school needs. Scrip cards are available for most major retailers including Walmart, Target, Meijer, and more. Go to Scrip Gift Card COVID-19 Update for details about ordering Scrip cards.
Scrip Gift Card COVID-19 Update
Scrip gift cards are an important part of fundraising at Central. During the COVID-19 pandemic and closure of our building, we have not been able to provide you with the personal services to which you are accustomed. Central is now accepting phone orders for Scrip gift cards. Place your phone order with Debra 248-705-8546 or Rainy 248-202-8243. We will process the order and have it ready for pick up with Rachel at Central Church during office hours. If needed for…
Virtual Hymn Sing – Summer 2020
The results are in for Central’s first “Virtual Hymn Sing.” For this event, we have selected the 4 “most voted for” hymns; you are welcome to sing on any or all of them. We are hoping that some greater familiarity with these beloved hymns emboldens more of you to join in. The hymns you have chosen are below. Please pay close attention to the verses when you record: #77 How Great Thou Art Vs. 1&3 #145 Morning…
Lord’s Prayer At Home Challenge
Have you and your family learned the Lord’s Prayer? Do you find yourself reciting these familiar words but wanting to dive deeper? Rev. Cora has prepared the Lord’s Prayer At-home Challenge as a digital tool to help children and adults alike learn and reflect on this important prayer. At our Google Classroom, you’ll find nine short lessons, each with a challenge to complete! Work at your own pace and discover something new about the Lord’s Prayer. Don’t worry, there are…
How to Give Online
This video is a short tutorial on how to give at Central’s website.
Thursday Evening Lenten Spiritual Disciplines Study
Rev. Cora is conducting our Thursday Evening Lenten class via Zoom meeting and posting those online. You can find them at our Facebook Group or on our YouTube Channel. We invite you to participate virtually or via the posted videos. The remaining classes include: Spiritual Gifts – April 2nd To get a link to the “live” Zoom class, contact Rev. Cora at [email protected]. Past Classes: March 19th – Ignatian Examen March 26th – Reflective Writing
The Chimes – March 8, 2020
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