Help Fight Childhood Hunger in Florence County
Jan
1
to Jan 31

Help Fight Childhood Hunger in Florence County

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Did you know that 1 in 5 children in Florence County go hungry, especially on weekends? Together, we can make a difference.

This January, we are supporting Help 4 Kids, a local nonprofit dedicated to feeding hungry children in our community. They provide weekend food bags and school food pantries for children in need. To help them, we will be collecting Vienna sausages throughout the month of January.

Why Vienna Sausages?
Vienna sausages are an excellent non-perishable food item that’s easy to prepare, full of protein, and can help feed a child over the weekend when school meals are not available.

How You Can Help:

  • Donate Vienna Sausages: Look for the collection bins starting January 1st in the Commons and The Well.

  • Order Online: For your convenience, use the link below to access our Amazon Wishlist and have Vienna sausages delivered directly to the church office. Click here!

Every can you donate brings us one step closer to ensuring no child in Florence County goes hungry.

Thank you for your generosity and support in this important cause. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of local children!

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Parking Lot Ministry: Prepare Food & Serve Food
Feb
15
6:30 AM06:30

Parking Lot Ministry: Prepare Food & Serve Food

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Help Feed the Hungry!

Saturday, February 15th

It's time again to feed the hungry at Parking Lot Ministry! There are a number of ways to help: donate food; prepare food on Saturday at 6:30 am; and serve food Saturday from 7:15-8:00. If you are interested in learning more about this fulfilling ministry, contact Bobbie Stricklin at wstricklin@sc.rr.com.

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Walk to Emmaus: Men’s Retreat
Feb
27
to Mar 2

Walk to Emmaus: Men’s Retreat

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Men’s Retreat February 27th-March 2nd

FFA Retreat Center, Cherry Grove, SC

The Walk to Emmaus, a global ministry of the Upper Room, develops Christian disciples and leaders by inspiring, challenging, and equipping active adult church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, workplaces, and communities. It also benefits those who are seeking to renew a relationship with God, grow spiritually, or discover firmer foundations for their lives.

The program begins with a 72-hour short course in Christianity that is wrapped in prayer and signs of sacrificial service. It continues for the rest of participants’ lives with follow-up groups that, along with the local church’s robust offerings, contribute to participants’ ongoing growth in grace.

If you are interested in signing up, or learning more, contact Pastor Ann (843) 421-2966.

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Walk to Emmaus: Women’s Retreat
Mar
6
to Mar 9

Walk to Emmaus: Women’s Retreat

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Women’s Retreat March 6th-9th

FFA Retreat Center, Cherry Grove, SC

The Walk to Emmaus, a global ministry of the Upper Room, develops Christian disciples and leaders by inspiring, challenging, and equipping active adult church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, workplaces, and communities. It also benefits those who are seeking to renew a relationship with God, grow spiritually, or discover firmer foundations for their lives.

The program begins with a 72-hour short course in Christianity that is wrapped in prayer and signs of sacrificial service. It continues for the rest of participants’ lives with follow-up groups that, along with the local church’s robust offerings, contribute to participants’ ongoing growth in grace.

If you are interested in signing up, or learning more, contact Pastor Ann (843) 421-2966.

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UMCOR Early Response Team Training
Jan
18
10:00 AM10:00

UMCOR Early Response Team Training

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UMCOR Early Response Team Training
If you're interested in becoming UMCOR certified and joining a South Carolina Disaster Response Early Response Team after a disaster, we have an upcoming training at Central on Saturday, January 18th, from 10 AM to 5 PM (lunch provided). This training will certify you, add you to the call-out list, and equip you with the knowledge to serve confidently.

 

All skill levels are welcome! Whether you're skilled with chainsaws and climbing roofs or you have medical, administrative, or organizational/logistical expertise, we need you! Join us to make a difference in times of crisis.

 

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Veterans Breakfast
Jan
16
8:00 AM08:00

Veterans Breakfast

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Veterans and friends, join us for our Veterans Breakfast on Thursday, January 16 at 8:00 AM in Spears Fellowship Hall! We will be awarding Quilts of Valor to several deserving veterans.

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 (843-662-3218). We look forward to seeing you there!

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Christmas Eve in The Well with Hot Chocolate and Cookies
Dec
24
4:00 PM16:00

Christmas Eve in The Well with Hot Chocolate and Cookies

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We will gather in The Well at 4:00 pm on Christmas Eve for a casual, family-friendly service, including a hot chocolate and cookie bar. The service will include the traditional Christmas Story Scripture reading from Luke’s Gospel with a creative twist that will captivate all ages, music from the Children's Choirs, and candlelighting as we sing “Silent Night.” It promises to be a wonderful blend of your favorite traditions and new ways for the family to enjoy worship together on Christmas Eve.

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Christmas Caroling
Dec
19
4:30 PM16:30

Christmas Caroling

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Christmas Caroling

Thursday, December 19 | 3:30 PM

Children (5K–5th Grade) are invited to join Mrs. Brandie and Mrs. Kristen to go Christmas Caroling on Thursday, December 19. We will meet at 3:30 PM in front of Briggs Elementary and return at 4:30 PM. This is a wonderful way to share Christ’s hope, peace, joy, and love with others! Please contact Brandie by Sunday, December 15, to sign up.

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Service of the Longest Night
Dec
15
6:00 PM18:00

Service of the Longest Night

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Service of the Longest Night

A service of comfort and hope for those experiencing loss, suffering, or loneliness Sunday, December 15 at 6:00 PM

Not everyone is up and cheery for the Christmas holidays. Many of us struggle with darkness and grief as a result of different kinds of losses. The Service of the Longest Night is a sacred space for people living through dark times. This service is reflective, accepts where we really are, and offers healing and hope through God’s words of comfort, prayer, music, and light.

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Central’s Children’s Nativity Program
Dec
11
6:00 PM18:00

Central’s Children’s Nativity Program

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Central’s Children’s Nativity Program

Wednesday, December 11 | 6:00 PM

Join us for a special evening as Central's 3K–5th graders present the Nativity Program in the Davis Christian Life Center. This is an event you won't want to miss! We are still in need of several parent volunteers to assist with costumes and support behind the scenes. If you can help or if your children would like to be part of the program, please reach out to Brandie Love—it’s not too late! We encourage everyone to take part!

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BEDS Distribution
Dec
7
9:00 AM09:00

BEDS Distribution

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Better Education Demands Sleep

BEDS DISTRIBUTION DAY

Saturday, December 7 | 9:00 - 11:30 AM | BEDS Lot across from the church on West Cheves Street

We'll be distributing beds and bed bags to 30 children from Florence School District 1 at the BEDS Building across from the church on West Cheves Street. If you want to help, just show up and we'll put you to work! It's a blessing to be a blessing to the families receiving the beds.

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Parents Night Out
Dec
6
5:30 PM17:30

Parents Night Out

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Parents Night Out

Central’s Relationship Ministry is holding Parent’s Night Out on Friday, December 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. All children, infants through 5th grade, are invited to enjoy pizza, snacks, games, crafts, storytime, a movie, and more. The purpose of this event is to give parents a night to themselves, and we will provide a brief optional relationship strengthening exercise for the parents who would like to do one.

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Florence Area Big Band
Dec
4
6:00 PM18:00

Florence Area Big Band

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Come get in the Christmas spirit with the Florence Area Big Band on Wednesday, December 4 at 6:00 PM in the Davis Christian Life Center. The 18-piece band comprised of musicians from across the Pee Dee area will play a mix of holiday favorites and big band classics. Join us for Wednesday Night Dinner and then stay for an evening of holiday music! Please register your family and guests for dinner on Realm (www.onrealm.org) or by calling the church office (843-662-3218).

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Advent Workshop
Nov
24
9:30 AM09:30

Advent Workshop

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For all ages, come and prepare some crafts and make your own Advent Wreath (while supplies last) to get ready for the start of Advent.

This workshop will take the place of Sunday School for Children and Youth. Parents are encouraged to make the Advent Workshop a family activity!

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