Centenary United Methodist Church

What to Expect

We’re looking forward to gathering again. However, things will be different for a while. These measures are being taken in line with Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track Plan, the CDC, and the Indiana Conference. We are also taking them in an effort to follow John Wesley’s first General Rule “Do No Harm.” Thanks to the Board of Trustees for their work in putting them in place. Thanks to Ben Kempf and Tim Blythe for working on the floors and cleanup of the FLC and Brian Fleming and Scott Putler for seeing to the Livestream of our worship during the time we’ll be in the FLC.

• Worship will be in the FLC for the time being.
• Please worship from home if you are not feeling well, have any COVID-19 symptoms, or are not ready to come to worship.
• Please bring a face mask and wear it during the service.
• There will be one door in the FLC designated for entering and one for exiting. The doors will be open to minimize touching them. The back doors will be locked (they can be opened from inside to comply with fire code).
• The church building will be locked on Sunday morning.
• We will sit with those in our family unit and will be spaced out 6 feet from others not in our family unit.
• We will not have the “Meet and Greet.” Please refrain from handshakes, hugs, etc.
• Ushers will escort you in and out of the worship service. Please avoid gathering inside the FLC.
• We will not have congregational singing for the time being.
• No food or beverages will be served until further notice (This includes funeral dinners, Good Neighbors, etc.).
• We will not provide nursery or childcare. Children are welcome to attend but must stay with their parent(s). Children over 2 years old are asked to wear a face mask.
• The FLC will be open for worship only until further notice. Sunday school, children’s and youth ministries, Bible studies etc. are encouraged to meet online or in an alternative way other than in person.
• Communion will be celebrated the first Sunday of the month and will be prepackaged.
• We can celebrate baptisms—one family per service.
• We will not pass the offering plate. You’re encouraged to use online giving or mail. There will be an offering plate available if you want to leave your offering as you enter or leave.
• We will continue worship online via our YouTube Channel (Centenary UMC) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOr5AXcDL6SykomjMkb5mA

We know these are difficult measures, but they are temporary. A vaccine will be found, and this pandemic will end. Until then, we need to do all we can to love our neighbor by following the best practices we can. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

“Church can no longer be about what we like; church has to be about whom we love.”

Tim Powers has a Morning and Evening prayer time Wednesdays at 9:00Am and 6:00PM on his Facebook page. Be sure to log in and watch for an uplifting start to your day, and again as your day winds down. Join with believers from all over the world as Pastor Tim prays from the Book of Common Prayer.

Job Title: Director of Children’s Ministries

Type Position: Part-Time, Salaried, 20 hours

Reports To: Pastor

Purpose: To build young disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world (preschool through 6th grade) within a vibrant congregation by developing and implementing a comprehensive and holistic approach to Children’s Ministry in the areas of worship, group building, discipleship, mission and outreach while serving as a spiritual leader and role model.

Main Responsibilities: Work with a team to plan, develop, organize, and implement all aspects of Children’s Ministry. Serve as Sunday School Superintendent, family events, service projects, holiday parties, VBS, and Junior Church. Coordinate curriculum, and recruit and train teachers.

Send Resumes To: Rev. Tim Powers

Centenary United Methodist Church

14340 Old State Rd.

Evansville, IN 47725

centenary@mw.twbc.com

Centenary has now added the option of making online donations.  There is a tab on the bar of tabs that will take you directly to our online giving option.  Once there, simply add the amount you wish to give and follow the prompts for your card information.  If you don't specify where the offering is to be used it will be placed in the church's general fund.  If you have any questions see Pastor Danny or anyone on the finance committee.

Please check out the directions for sewing dresses for the young girls in Africa.  You will find the directions by clicking on the Info Center tab and then clicking on the link to the instrucstions.  Thank you Sharon Hollon for sending this pattern to us.

Georgia's Girls/We Care Committee is now meeting weekly.  The meetings are on Mondays at 11:30.