Upcoming Events
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Join your Central family for a toe tappin’ good time at our second annual BBQ & Bluegrass event! We are thrilled to have "Borrowed Time" with Sharon and Johnny Tanner returning as our musical guests. This is an event you don’t want to miss, so be sure to sign up today!
On the menu: BBQ Ribs, Sweet & Smoky Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Southern Potato Salad, and Carolina Slaw
Special Musical Guests: borrowed time with Sharon & Johnny Tanner
Wednesday, June 26 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Davis Christian Life Center
Adults: $8.00 | Children: $4.00
This is an opportunity to experience the magic of Brookgreen Gardens after dark. Join your Central friends as we travel to Murrells Inlet for dinner together and a stroll through the gardens.
This event is open to anyone over the age of 21, and the cost is $30.00 per person (excluding dinner). Payment is required at the time of registration. Space is limited — register today!
“Seeking a More Excellent Way: On the Leading Edge of Ministry”
June 9-12, 2024 at the Greenville Convention Center
Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, presiding
United Methodism embodies a decentralized form of organizational structure. The Annual Conference of South Carolina is both a yearly event and the primary element of leadership for our Conference’s local churches. Did you know that provisional and ordained clergy do not hold membership in a local church, but in the Conference where they serve? Very often the Annual Conference is envisioned as a time of voting on issues, but that is a small portion of this three or four day event. Clergy and laity meet together to celebrate ministries and be inspired, to license local pastors, celebrate retirees, award scholarships, participate in mission work, commission and ordain, and worship. We worship together because that is what we are called to do as disciples, and what we need to center our work on God. We are a part of the body of Christ, and as such we are tasked with many responsibilities. This is a time of holy conferencing and renewing our connection across our Conference. Central will send nine lay delegates and three clergy, but everyone is invited to come and participate! Even if you are unable to attend, you are asked to include our clergy and delegates and the entire Annual Conference in your prayers as we witness to the gospel and make plans for ministry!
At Camp Firelight, your children will enjoy an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time on their summer camp adventure with God. They will become Campers and discover how to put their trust in God in every situation. Bible learning experiences, team-building games, unforgettable Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few standout activities that help faith flow into real life.
VBS is for children who have completed 4K through5th grade. Space is limited, so go ahead and register today! If you are a volunteer with a child under the age of 5, you must also register the child for the days you will need childcare.
Our next Veterans Breakfast will take place Thursday, May 30 at 8:00 a.m. in Spears Fellowship Hall. Central’s own Jim Peterson will present the program, Memorial Day - My Uncle John. All veterans and their guests are welcome! Please register on Realm or by calling the church office.
Are you ready for an exciting adventure? Come along with the Happy Travelers on Thursday, May 23, for a Magical Mystery Tour! Departure from Florence will be at 8:30 in the morning, with an expected return by 5:00 in the afternoon. Cost is $20 plus lunch, and this trip is limited to 12 participants, so secure your spot by registering today!
Come join the conversation at Central UMC’s Book Club on Sunday, May 19 from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at the home of Mary Finklea. Our book for May is Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. For more information, contact Ellen Smith.
Sign up in The Commons or by calling the Church Office at 843-662-3218, or register on the Red Cross website with our donor code CENTRALUNITED
Our BEDS (Better Education Demands Sleep) ministry has two build days and two distribution days per year. The beds are distributed through local school systems to children who have no bed to sleep in. On Saturday morning, May 11, we will distribute 41 beds to children in the Lake City and Pamplico School Districts. If you want more information about the BEDS ministry or wish to participate in the distribution, contact Art Justice at ajustice@turnerpadget.com or inform the church office.
More information coming soon!
This special occasion is an opportunity to recognize everyone who has ministered at Central UMC for fifty years or more. We will acknowledge new fifty-year members with a pin at the worship service of their choice, and all Heritage Members are invited to lunch in Spears Fellowship Hall immediately following worship.
Come join the conversation at Central UMC’s Book Club on Sunday, April 28 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at the home of Katherine Jones. Our book for April is The Clinic by Cate Quinn. For more info, contact Ellen Smith.
Whether you are new to Methodism, new to Central, or just have questions, come and join the pastors for a crash course in the distinctiveness of United Methodism. We will talk about basic Christian doctrine and why Methodist distinctions are relevant for Christians in the 21st Century. Join us on Sunday, April 28 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Christian Family Conference Room (173).
Get your toolbelt and work gloves, or come as you are, to share in Christian discipleship through outreach ministry on April 27, 2024. We’ll meet in the Irby St. parking lot at 8:30 AM. We’ll be working at House of Hope’s Addiction Recovery Center (formerly Camp Sexton) doing painting and light carpentry followed by a picnic lunch. This is a project for all ages, individuals, couples, friends, and families. If you can assist with painting, do some carpentry, or help prepare and serve lunch, contact Jim Harris at (843) 229-9004.
Come and join the Happy Travelers on Thursday, April 25th, as we embark on a trip to our capital city to explore the South Carolina State House and State Museum! The cost for this adventure is just $15.00 per person, excluding lunch. (This trip has been rescheduled from its original date in February. If you previously registered and would still like to attend, please let Adriane Reynolds know.)
Dodgeball Tournament with First Presbyterian and Palmetto Street Church of God in the Davis CLC. Wear your Central shirt! Come support Central, even if you do not play.
Nineteen youth will be confirmed before their Central family this Sunday, April 21, during the combined worship service in the Sancutary. These Confirmands have participated in a six-month preparation process that included learning the basic beliefs of a theologically sound, United Methodist faith while engaging in thought-provoking activities to help them internalize what they’ve learned. They also spent time with their mentors and attended a retreat at Epworth by the Sea. Many thanks to everyone who has given of their time and energy to our Confirmands.
Veterans and friends, join us for our Veterans Breakfast on Monday, April 8 at 8:00 AM in Spears Fellowship Hall! Senator Mike Reichenbach will serve as our guest speaker. As always, breakfast is complimentary, and we extend a warm invitation to all guests. Please register on Realm or call Dianna in the church office. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Children’s Ministry at Central is excited to hold our annual Easter Egg Hunt this year for our families as we prepare our hearts and minds for Easter. Families with children who have walkers through 5th grade are invited to join us on Sunday, March 24, at 3:00 p.m. at the Home of Stella and Annabelle Slice (1063 Gray Kat Lane) for an Easter egg hunt, crafts, and Bible story.
Don’t forget to bring your Easter basket with you. *The Egg Hunt will begin promptly at 3:00, please plan accordingly as it takes a while to get to the Slice home.
Registration is required. Please sign using the link below!
Contact Brandie Love, blove@Centralmethodist.net, with any questions.
Join us for a delicious meal in the Davis Center, followed by Rev. Thomas Smith’s discussion of "The First Holy Week" in Spears Fellowship Hall. This will be our last Wednesday Night Dinner until we resume in the fall.
Menu for Adults & Children: Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with All the Fixins, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, and Ice Cream for Dessert
