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Tool Drive!
Finally, guys, a collection for you! Central will be participating with Hands WITH Detroit 2020 by joining in a tool collection for Cass Social Services. Cass is putting together a Tool Library and is asking for donations of new and used tools (see list below). Please drop off donations at Central during regular office hours now through Thursday, October 22nd. Carpentry: Awl Chalk line Chisels Dado Set Gutter cleaner Hammers Hinge template Levels Marking gauge Measuring wheel Nail puller Screwdrivers…
Blessings in a Backpack 2019
Blessings in a Backpack in Waterford has its origins at Central UMC. The program, co-chaired by Judge Rich Kuhn and Barb Laing, provides weekend food for elementary school students who qualify for the free and reduced-fee lunches during the week. At Riverside Elementary school, the program fed just over 100 children for the weekends during the past school year. The result of this program is that children come back to school on Monday more rested and ready to learn because…
Cookies and Encouragement 2019
Cookies for College Students and Service Members Is your son or daughter going to college or in the military? Give us their address (even if it is the same as last year’s address) and we’ll include them when we send out cookies and encouragement. Call the church office, email us at [email protected], or fill out the form below with the address by Thursday, October 9th. We also need cookies! Please sign up outside the office to let us know how…
Liberia Luncheon
Do You Eat Out After Church? Or Are You Planning on Joining the CROP Walk? Why not have lunch with your Waterford Central family and support Central’s missions to Liberia while you’re at it? Lasagna • (meat, veggie, or gluten-free) • Salad • Garlic Bread • Dessert There will be baskets on the tables for a free-will offering to support: 24 student scholarships to the C.W. Duncan UM School Reconstruction of St. Mark UM Church in Kakata Pastor salary support…
Central is Hosting at Hope Shelter
Saturday, June 1st, Sunday, June 2nd, and Monday, June 3rd Join us as we host at HOPE Shelter in Pontiac. Volunteers are needed to prepare a hot meal at Central, transport it to HOPE Shelter, serve guests and clean up. Volunteers are also needed to help with guest intake, monitor the shower schedule and distribute hygiene items to guests. Volunteers must be 18 years or older. Monetary donations are also being accepted to cover the cost of food and supplies…
Potluck to Benefit Liberia Missions
Join us for an old-fashioned potluck on February 17th to support our mission work in Liberia. Since Jessica began our relationship with the C.W. Duncan school with a donation of $105 in 2009 Central has given $31,305 dollars for scholarships for students. And since we created the Partnership in Ministry with St. Mark UMC in 2013 we have sent $24,760 for reconstruction of their church building. In total, we have sent $86,867 to the Liberia Annual Conference! During the potluck…
2018 Waterford Area Crop Walk
This year’s CROP Walk will be on Sunday, October 7th at 2pm; registration begins at 1:30pm. You can participate by gathering sponsors and walking one of the designed routes for either five miles, three miles or one mile. Or, if unable to walk, you can “rock” your support in a rocking chair for a designated time. All ages are welcome to participate. For more information, contact Janice Mann at 248-738-6702. You can also register and donate online at https://www.crophungerwalk.org/waterfordmi This year…
Volunteers Needed for Riverside Meet & Greet
August 29th, 4 pm – 6 pm Central will be participating this year in a “meet & greet” for Riverside Elementary School families (formerly the Riverside Ice Cream Social). As in previous years, we will be collecting new and gently used children’s books to allow students to select 1-2 books to add to their home library. Central is planning several activities where volunteers are needed. Below are the activities and estimated number of volunteers. As you can see, there’s something…
2018 Rummage Sale
The coming of spring brings one of Central’s most popular events. This year’s sale will be bigger and better than ever. Thursday, May 3rd Early Bird Sale: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ($2.00 entrance fee for Early Bird Sale) Free Admission 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 4th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 25% off Sale Free Admission Saturday, May 5th Bag Day – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free Admission Bags are 1 for $3 or 2 for…
Central is Hosting at HOPE Shelter
Monday, April 23rd and Tuesday April 24th Join us as we host at HOPE Shelter in Pontiac. Volunteers are needed to prepare a hot meal at Central, transport it to HOPE Shelter, serve guests and clean up. Volunteers are also needed to help with guest intake, monitor the shower schedule and distribute hygiene items to guests. Volunteers must be 18 years or older. Monetary donations are also being accepted to cover the cost of food and supplies for 80 meals.…